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Rise Of The Footsoldier
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Rise of the Footsoldier is based on the shocking true story of one man';;s rise to power as one of the most feared and respected criminals in the country. This films follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties. Everyone knew him, everyone feared him. In a place where violence is business and crime a way of life, Carlton Leach was a legend. But in the battle to be on top, every victory has its price. Â
Rise of the Footsoldier is based on the shocking true story of one man';;s rise to power as one of the most feared and respected criminals in the country. This films follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties. Everyone knew him, everyone feared him. In a place where violence is business and crime a way of life, Carlton Leach was a legend. But in the battle to be on top, every victory has its price. Â
Actors:
Georgie Lee-Robinson,
Kurt Patterson,
Lara Belmont,
John Lewis,
Danny Midwinter,
Dhafer LAbidine,
Nina Lawerson,
Priestly Sarquhirson,
Terry Stone,
George Calil,
Adam Saint,
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Georgie Lee-Robinson
3 March 1977, Whalley, Lancashire, England, UK
Kurt Patterson
Lara Belmont
1980, Oxford, England, UK
John Lewis
Danny Midwinter
Dhafer LAbidine
1972, Tunis, Tunisia
Nina Lawerson
Priestly Sarquhirson
Terry Stone
13 January 1971, Kingston upon Thames, England, UK
George Calil
1973
Adam Saint
Director:
Julian Gilbey
Julian Gilbey
Country:
United States
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